This controlled before and after study demonstrates successful implementation of a pharmacist-led antimicrobial stewardship strategy. Duration of IV antimicrobial treatment reduced significantly and the timeliness of switch significantly improved. This study may be used as a template for the introduction of further pharmacist-led antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
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